São Tomé and Principe

 

São Tomé and Príncipe is classified as both a least developed and low-income, food-deficit country. São Tomé & Principe continues to experience financial and socio-economic difficulties despite its GDP of US$1,133 per capita (2010 estimate - IMF). 

 

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São Tomé & Principe continues to experience financial and socio-economic difficulties despite its GDP of US$1,133 per capita (2010 estimate - IMF). The country is prone to natural disasters such as floods and landslides, negatively affecting crops and road access as well as destroying houses and household assets. According to the Comprehensive Food Security and Vulnerability Analysis (CFSVA) carried out by WFP in 2007, around 23 percent of the population (36,000 persons) suffers from food insecurity. 

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Country at a glance 2011
Planned Beneficiaries40,260
Beneficiary needs (mt)1,396
Beneficiary needs ($US)1,780,646
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